Our Mission
Our goal is to provide a global education that celebrates our humanity, diversity and Earth; to empower students with academic excellence, cultural diversity and high moral values to take a leadership role in today's challenging world.

Our Vision
International Academy is an exceptional multilingual program fostering students' global-mindedness. The program is based on the Montessori Philosophy & Naturalism education in a green Environment. LIFE instills an ethical standard in each student and encourages them to build a higher purpose than self. 
LIFE offers a balanced, holistic setting that nourishes students' intellectual, emotional and physical well-being through a joyful pursuit of educational excellence.
LIFE International Academy is more than a school; it is a lifestyle uniting the community to build a better, more peaceful world.

Specialty Programs:
Montessori education 
International Preparatory
Green Environmental School
Life Skills Carriculum
International Languages
The life Pledge - MAKAREM (Ethics)

Life Honor Code:
L:  Life Skills of a Leader
I:   International Education
F:   One Family
E:   Education Excellence

Industry: Primary and Secondary Education
Company Size: 11-50 employees

Life International Academy

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**Lead Montessori Teachers **

Location: Tampa, Florida

Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)

**Hours: **

Full Time (8:00am- 4:00pm)

Part Time (8:00am- 1:00pm)

**Positions: **

**Lower Elementary Lead **(Kindergarten–3rd Grade, ~20 students, 2 teachers)

**Upper Elementary Lead **(4th–6th Grade, ~6–10 students, 1 teacher)

We are looking for exceptional Montessori teachers who bring creativity and purpose into the classroom while working with calm, respectful students who are eager to learn.

If you are looking for a school where children are respected, learning is meaningful, and teaching feels purposeful, keep reading.

**About Us **

Life International Academy is a small, purpose-driven Montessori-inspired school where strong academics, independence, and real-world learning come together.

Our classrooms are calm, structured, and authentically Montessori, supported by intentional planning and data-informed instruction. Students build strong foundations in reading, writing, and mathematics while developing independence and responsibility.

Set on a beautiful 3-acre campus, learning extends beyond the classroom through hands-on experiences including outdoor environments, animal care, and meaningful projects. We serve a diverse, international community and value cultural awareness and respect.

**The Opportunity **

You will lead a multi-age Montessori classroom that honors Montessori philosophy while integrating nature-based learning, sustainability, and life skills. Teachers guide students academically while fostering independence, responsibility, and global awareness. Each classroom includes outdoor learning through animal care and maintaining a garden, integrated into science and sustainability.

This is a hands-on, low-technology environment for students, supported by strong systems and tools for teachers.

**Why Teachers Choose Us **

- Founding-level opportunity with real voice in classroom design and leadership

- Small ratios that actually work

- Exceptionally calm, kind, and respectful students

- Nature-based campus with daily outdoor learning

- Life skills and real-world projects including financial literacy, community work, and student-led initiatives

- Minimal technology for students with strong systems and support for teachers

- A collaborative, supportive team with clear expectations

**What This Role Requires **

This is a structured, high-expectation Montessori environment. As a Lead Teacher, you are responsible for the planning, execution, and outcomes of your classroom.

- Lead a Lower Elementary or Upper Elementary Montessori classroom

- Plan and deliver weekly, data-informed Montessori lessons aligned with academic benchmarks

- Present lessons across math, language, cultural studies including history and geography, and science

- Use NWEA MAP data to identify gaps and guide instruction, with training provided

- Observe, assess, and document student progress and development

- Maintain a calm, well-managed multi-age classroom with clear expectations and routines

- Prepare and uphold a beautiful, purposeful Montessori environment and materials

- Communicate clearly and consistently with families

- Model and actively teach grace, courtesy, responsibility, and independence

- Lead real-world, life-skills learning including student-led projects, and community work

- Guide outdoor learning experiences including animal care and classroom gardening, integrating sustainability into instruction

- Comfortable in a physically active role, including standing, moving, and working outdoors in Florida

**Who Thrives Here **

- Montessori certified (required)

- Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field

- 3–4+ years Montessori experience preferred

- Strong in planning, organization, and follow-through

- Comfortable with student data and academic accountability

- Confident in classroom leadership and structure

- Comfortable with digital tools such as Google Drive and classroom systems

- Warm, grounded, and respectful presence with children

- Able to embrace and support a culturally diverse, international student community

- Able to pass a background check

**Compensation & Benefits **

- $42,000–$55,000 (Full Time)

- Part-time opportunities available

- Paid time off and flexible scheduling

- Health insurance stipend

- Tuition discounts

- Catered healthy lunches

- Professional development and mentorship

- Additional pay opportunities for camps and programs ($2000-$7000 Extra)

**How to Apply **

Send the following to: **career@lifeia.org **

1. Resume

2. Short cover letter explaining why you would like to work at LIFE

3. Three professional references

**Or apply online: **

www.lifeia.org/career

**Questions **

career@lifeia.org

813 524 7171

**If you are ready to teach with purpose, lead with intention, and be part of something meaningful, we would love to meet you. **

“The child is both a hope and a promise for mankind.”

— Maria Montessori

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.”

— John Dewey

**Life International Academy **

**Tampa, Florida **

~~www.Lifeia.org ~~

Montessori Teachers

Focus School Software’s mission is to create flexible, scalable, affordable,and easy-to-use software that will allow our clients to easily manage data and make informed decisions.

Focus School Software was incorporated in 2006. After having worked with SIS development companies for several years, Focus' founder, Andrew Schmadeke felt that there was an opportunity in the marketplace to create a system that was more user friendly and provided a better-rounded suite of solutions.

Focus School Software is currently working with private and public school districts, as well as higher education institutions around the globe. We are committed to delivering the very best Student Information Software on the market with a focus on user adoption and tools that increase productivity, and facilitate higher attendance and test scores.

Industry: Software Development
Company Size: 51-200 employees

Focus School Software

- Please note that if anyone reaches out to you from a email address domain that is not @focusschoolsoftware.com, it is fraudulent and not an actual representative of Focus.

Focus School Software is a fast-growing school management software company. We thrive on creating some of the most innovative features on the market today, helping educators to meet their evolving needs in classrooms, district management, state reporting compliance, and other facets of student-centered education and technology.

Currently Focus is looking for energetic, creative, and experienced candidates who can help us succeed in our mission to serve an increasing number of districts across the nation. We keep our clients’ needs at the forefront of everything we do, and as a company who understands the hard work of today’s educators, Focus looks for employees who share our values towards education.

**Minimum Qualifications**

Knowledge of Manual and Regression software testing and **experience using Focus School Software's product or similar SIS product.**

**Nice To Have**

- Understanding of Focus School Software and school district operations

- Makes attention to fine details a personal priority

- SQL knowledge is a plus

**Job Responsibilities**

- Perform manual testing on bug fixes and/or new features

- Write test cases for the automation team to automate

- Perform regression testing when new versions are released

- Interact with Tier 2 Engineers when testing tickets

**Focus School Software’s compensation package offers the following benefits:**

- Medical Insurance

- Dental Insurance

- Life Insurance

- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

- 401(k) (after six months of hire)

- Paid Holidays

- Paid Vacation and Sick Time

- Remote Position

Software Tester

The Home Depot, the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, values and rewards dedicated, knowledgeable, and experienced professionals.

We operate over 2,200 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, Canada, and Mexico. All of our associates have one thing in mind — helping our customers build and improve their homes. 

Join The Home Depot team today and see for yourself why we are consistently ranked as a top Fortune 500 company.

Industry: Retail
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

The Home Depot

Req169286

**Position Purpose**

The Leadership Training Manager (LTM) creates a strong experiential learning environment that helps leaders build the knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to success at The Home Depot and aligned with its core values. The LTM achieves this by hosting learning events, facilitating training courses, and offering practical opportunities for leaders to apply newly learned concepts and skills. Through engaging discussions grounded in real-life examples, leadership messages, and personal experiences, the LTM motivates and inspires leaders to build leadership capabilities, reach their developmental goals, and drive organizational results.

**Key Responsibilities**

- 60% Facilitates instructor-led leadership, and business-related training for The Home Depot leaders by hosting development events and delivering engaging in-person and virtual courses, across multiple platforms.

- 20% Performs administrative duties including calendar planning, event and classroom preparation and inspection, content review, agenda creation, attendance and roster management, and communication with business partners to ensure seamless delivery of all training activities.

- 10% Partners with Learning Design & Development, Learning Strategy, peer groups, and cross functional subject matter experts to provide expertise in the development, maintenance, and enhancement of training materials and course content.

- 10% Participates in special project assignments, including serving as project lead, to support evolving business and learning initiatives.

**Direct Manager/Direct Reports**

- This position reports to the Sr Manager of Learning Delivery

- This position has no direct reports

**Travel Requirements**

- Typically requires overnight travel 30% of the time.

**Physical Requirements**

- Frequently requires standing or sitting in one location with regular opportunities to move about. Work may involve extended periods on your feet as well as time seated comfortably. Occasional stooping or lifting of light objects may be required. When conducting events in stores or other facilities, duties may also include bending, reaching, twisting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving merchandise or tools as needed.

**Working Conditions**

- Typically located in indoor areas such as classroom, office, store, or other Home Depot facility. There may be regular exposure to mild physical discomfort from factors such as dust, fumes or odors, temperature extremes, loud noise, strong drafts, or bright lights. May encounter an uneven flooring surface due to temporary cracks in the floor or parking lot.

**Minimum Qualifications**

- Must be eighteen years of age or older.

- Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Prior retail operations and leadership experience

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

- Ability to communicate and present information to various groups within the organization

- Strong interpersonal skills, team oriented, and results driven with a sense of urgency.

- Strong time management skills

- Ability to learn new information and processes quickly

- Customer focused and driven to succeed

- Ability to demonstrate stewardship of organizational culture

- Knowledge of Adult Learning Principles

- Skilled at using Microsoft Office tools (e.g., Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Copilot, Teams, Forms, OneNote)

- Skilled at using technology platforms (i.e., computers, tablets, mobile devices, etc.)

- At least 3 years prior experience in related field is a plus (Training and Development, Leadership & Organizational development, Human Resources)

- Bachelor’s degree

**Minimum Education**

- The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED.

**Minimum Years Of Work Experience**

- 5

**Competencies**

- Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences

- Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions

- Drives Engagement: Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives

- Instills Trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity

- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives

- Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization

- Situational Adaptability: Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations

- Demonstrates Self-Awareness: Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses

- Business Insights: Applying knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals

- Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward

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